Industry

Sensor technology is also playing an increasingly vital role in the market for industrial applications, for example in the realization of smart home applications. But this technology also enables significantly improved user-friendliness, helps save energy, and conserves resources. Against this background, measured variables such as the quality of liquids and gaseous media, as well as the fill level, pressure, temperature, and movement detection are becoming increasingly important.

Our high-precision position sensors enable, among other things, the measurement of gripper positions for robots. With our specialized liquid sensor technology, we can precisely determine the qualities, mixing ratios, and condition of liquids and thus control how processes are further used.

Liquid Sensors Gas Sensors Position & Force Sensors

Multi-measurement Sensors

Sensors for measuring the quality of liquids

Besides preventing cost-intensive maintenance, monitoring the properties of liquids is an important task that enables the right actions to be undertaken based on the knowledge gained. The in-line detection of parameters providing information on component wear and the condition of fluids enables the optimum maintenance time to be defined and, as a safety function, the system to be shut down in the event of a detected malfunction, for example.

The AST Multi-Measurement Sensors determine a liquid's density and viscosity, isolation resistance, and relative dielectric constant. This multi-dimensional approach offers excellent performance in terms of accuracy and measurement result reliability.

Air Quality Sensor

Sensors for detecting the air quality

Air quality sensors constantly monitor the intensity, degree of pollution, and number of odor molecules in the exhaust air. This information can be used as a basis for adjusting fan performance to produce a pleasantly fresh ambient climate.

By continuously measuring air pollution, our sensors intelligently predict when, for example, filters need to be replaced or the next service is due.

Inductive Position Sensor

Sensors for determining the position of mechanical components

Based on the principle of inductive measurement, our position sensors determine the position of mechanical components in a contactless and wear resistant manner. The so-called target is attached to the moving part of the mechanical system and contactless interacts with the stationary sensor system via inductive mechanisms. The sensor and target are each encapsulated against environmental influences, enabling operation in harsh environments.

This enables, for example, the position of clutches, dampers, and hydraulic cylinders to be measured.

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Unbalance Sensor

Sensors for detecting an unbalance

An imbalance can result from, for example, the rotating components in a machine being subjected to unfavorable loads. At high speeds, this imbalance causes increased wear and jeopardizes safe operation due to large forces. In such cases, an unbalanced sensor ensures that the device is not damaged.

Our sensors permanently monitor the load and movement of the rotating components in the device. The unit control evaluates the data, informs the operator about the status of the load, and adjusts the speed accordingly as necessary.

Force & Torque Sensor

Sensors measuring force and torque using the given structural elements

Ast´s inductive force and torque sensors enable the use of structural components for measuring forces and torques. The acting forces and torques lead to minimal structural deformations, which can be precisely detected by the sensitive sensors. The measurement principle is based on eddy currents and can detect changes in shape even down to the nanometer range. The sensor electronics can be integrated into the sensor element or connected via a cable. Especially in high-temperature environments, it is recommended to keep the electronics box separate.

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